Chipping with Charm: JMS

Sunday, January 23, 2011

"Picture Perfect" Books

As I was peeking through boxes and bins I came across a bunch of picture frame parts and pieces. A while back I had taken apart a bunch of frames for a decorating project and in true "junker" fashion...I kept all the glass and cardboard backs...because well, "you just never know". I also found a couple boxes full of old books...I can't resist them. So this idea combines 2 of my favorite things...books and photos...

I knew I saved these for a reason :)

I removed the front and back cover of the book and then folded the pages back to a full page of words. The pictures are only attached by the black photo corners and can easily be switched out. The glass is held in place by black "ponytail" holders...who knew that'd come in handy for something other than a "bad hair day"...

(By the way...I don't actually know this "happy couple", but they make me smile)

This book is even called "Picture Perfect"...Imagine that...

I've already read this book, but if you haven't you still can...all the pages are still there...

The back is held in place by those same handy bands...

For this style I used an old Readers Digest Book. I've collected an assortment of interesting patterns over the years...

PS...I didn't just have a baby...my "baby" turned 3 in August, but I love this picture. It's our first "family photo"...

Same "ponies" hold the glass and a little added embellishment...just because...

If I would have done this one with the binding up, pages down it would have stood alone nicely. On this particular book I liked the pattern but wasn't thrilled about the titles so this metal bookend does the trick...